Ultrasonic waves in solids

Author: He Cunfu
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Ultrasonic technology has been increasingly applied in fields such as non-destructive testing and medical analysis. These modern technologies have evolved from the fundamental physical principles of mechanical waves. This book introduces the basic physical properties of waves and their applications in modern science. It begins with the fundamental principles of wave propagation, then combines them with the mechanism of ultrasonic waves and the recently developed guided wave technology, which are applied to the inspection of pipelines in aircraft, power plants, chemical plants, and other operational facilities. The book establishes a framework for practical applications through mechanics, mathematics, and modeling, discussing topics such as wave propagation in plates, rods, hollow cylinders, multilayer media, and composite materials, wave reflection and refraction, surface waves and subsurface waves, as well as horizontal shear waves. The appendices provide ultrasonic non-destructive testing, elasticity theory, complex functions, and typical wave propagation experiments. Through numerous examples, experiments, and end-of-chapter problems, the book reinforces the content. This book serves as a valuable reference for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as engineering technicians, who are learning and researching in this field.